Loxostege oberthuralis explained

Loxostege oberthuralis is a moth in the family Crambidae. It was described by Charles H. Fernald in 1894.^[1] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from southern California, southern Arizona and southern Nevada.^{[2] [3]}

The wingspan is about 32 mm. The forewings are pale pale sulfur yellow, marked with reddish brown. The hindwings are white with a fuscous terminal line.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Nuss . M. . etal . 2003–2017 . GlobIZ search . Global Information System on Pyraloidea . February 15, 2018.
2. Web site: 801481.00 – 5002 – Loxostege oberthuralis – Fernald, 1894 . North American Moth Photographers Group . Mississippi State University . February 15, 2018.
3. Web site: Savela . Markku . Loxostege oberthuralis Fernald, 1894 . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . February 15, 2018.
4. Fernald . C. H. . 1894 . Descriptions of Pyralidae from the Death Valley . Insect Life . Government Printing Office . 6 . 3 . 255–257 . Internet Archive.